Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Guest Experience

Applebee's; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Paid time off

Employee meals and discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance options

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead restaurant operations, develop team members, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and drive business results.

As a Restaurant Manager, you will oversee FOH and BOH, train and coach staff, manage staffing and labor, monitor sales and performance, and maintain food quality and safety standards.

Our franchisee, Big River Restaurants, supports leadership development and clear career advancement opportunities across multiple Applebee’s locations.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong guest-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop FOH and BOH restaurant teams.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Manage staffing and labor.
• Monitor sales and restaurant performance.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Manage inventory and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Build a positive and productive restaurant culture.
• Partner with leadership to achieve business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Customer service

Operations management

Staffing

Cost control

Food safety

Job description

Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead restaurant operations, develop team members, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and drive business results.

As a Restaurant Manager, you will oversee FOH and BOH, train and coach staff, manage staffing and labor, monitor sales and performance, and maintain food quality and safety standards.

Our franchisee, Big River Restaurants, supports leadership development and clear career advancement opportunities across multiple Applebee’s locations.